Forget hibernating through the cold winter months
and head to a beautiful Balinese inspired resort
without the plane ticket costs and hassles.
Styler Sophie Benstead recently visited Casuarina
on the Tweed Coast to soak up some winter sun
for the ultimate couple’s weekend away.

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n the heart of Casuarina you’ll find a resort
set amongst palm fringed pools, lush greenery
and all the comforts of home – welcome to
Oaks Santai Resort Casuarina. Just twenty
minutes’ drive from the Gold Coast airport or just
shy of two hours’ drive from Brisbane city, you’ll
find Casuarina a destination in itself as the perfect
staycation. With sea breezes, sunshine and a relaxed
atmosphere, it’s just the place to restore balance
and enjoy a much-needed weekend away.
Staying in a studio apartment with a plush kingsized bed and direct pool access, we arrived in the
afternoon and made our way to the pristine beaches
only a minute’s walk from the hotel
at sunset. In the evening,
we opted for a night in
and made use of our
private tranquil spa
bath paired with a
parcel of fish and
chips for dinner

from Salt Village, about a 5-minute drive away, and
dined in our private pool-view patio with a bottle of
red wine in-hand. Awaking fresh from the previous
evenings wind-down, the morning was spent under
the pavilion with a free yoga session by the pool
which the hotel offers every week, ensuring the
start to your weekend is stress free. The resort is
a haven of space and comfort, and after sipping
lattes and eating eggs benedict from Salt Village we
spent the rest of the day under a leafy cabana by the
grand pool and basked in the winter sun – easy to
be mistaken for Ubud. That evening we dined at the
resort’s onsite restaurant, Spice Den. Dark, moody
and lit with fire heaters, it’s the perfect spot for a
dreamy date night.
From beaches, bike hire, Bali vibes and brides,
the Oaks Santai Resort Casuarina is the perfect
couple’s getaway or family stay, as well as an idyllic
coastal wedding ceremony setting.
OAKS SANTAI RESORT CASUARINA
9 DIANELLA DR, CASUARINA, NSW, 2487
P 1800 882 360 SANTAI@THEOAKSGROUP.COM.AU